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Attemper

ATTEM'PER, v.t. [L. attempero, of ad and tempero, to temper, mix, or moderate. See Temper.] 1. To reduce, modify or moderate by mixture; as, to attemper heat by a cooling mixture, or spirit by diluting it with...

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ATTEM'PER, v.t. [L. attempero, of ad and tempero, to temper, mix, or moderate. See Temper.]

1. To reduce, modify or moderate by mixture; as, to attemper heat by a cooling mixture, or spirit by diluting it with water.

2. To soften, mollify or moderate; as, to attemper rigid justice with clemency.

3. To mix in just proportion; to regulate; as, a mind well attempered with kindness and justice.

4. To accommodate; to fit or make suitable.

Arts attempered to the lyre.

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